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K55 CGF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

265,850 mi
Last recorded265,850 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 265,850 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Windscreen cracked. (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,436 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 259,501 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 118,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 254,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 109,150 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 257,734 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 256,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,305 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 252,494 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 252,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 75,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 246,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 246,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,320 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 236,181 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 144,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 226,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,088 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 57,088 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 221,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 212,587 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 45,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

lower under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 203,993 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 203,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 196,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 170,982 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 133,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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K55 CGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K55 CGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K55 CGF registered?

K55 CGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is K55 CGF safe to buy?

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